PREVIEW: Bristol City return for a battle of the birds

Bristol City goal scorer Aden Flint during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Ipswich Town at Ashton Gate, Bristol, England on 13 February 2016. Photo by Shane Healey.

Bristol City return to Sky Bet Championship action this weekend as they face Norwich City at Ashton Gate.

Bristol City currently sit fourth in the Sky Bet Championship and are just two points behind second placed Derby County.

Lee Johnson’s men have captured the nation’s heart with their run in the Carabao Cup. Knocking out Manchester United in the quarter finals, City would have the opportunity to take on the unstoppable force in the Premier League.

Bobby Reid had put the Robins one goal up to silence the Etihad before Kevin de Bruyne brought the party atmosphere back as he equalised.

It took a stoppage time winner from Sergio Aguero to ensure Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City would take an advantage going into the second leg of their semi-final.

Johnson’s side’s league form has been far more unspectacular as they have lost back to back league games against sides towards the top of the table.

A 2-1 defeat to runaway leaders Wolves was followed by a thumping 5-0 victory at the hands of Aston Villa. It hasn’t been a great start to 2018 for the Robins as they also crashed out of the FA Cup with a 3-0 defeat to Premier League Watford.